Display-frame.



E. L. SCHUSTER, JR-

DISPLAY FRAME. APPLICATION FILED JAN. 2. I91

Patented Apr. 15, 1919.

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Application-fi1edJa-nuary 2, 1917. -Seria1'1 To. '139,990.

" To all whom it may concern-.-

Be it known that I, EDXVA'RD L. SorIUsTnR,

Jr., a citizen of the United States, residing at Cleveland, in the county of Guyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful 1 Improvement in Display i Frames, of

: ply each container with a siphon pump ofany which the following is a specificatiom'the principle of the invention being herein explained and the best mode in which I have contemplated applying that principle, so as to distinguish it from other inventions.

My invention pertains to a display frame and more particularly to an appliance of use in dispensing beverages.

The elaborate and expensive, but not always truly ornamental soda fountain in which variously flavored juices and syrups have been stored for retail distribution is soon to be superseded by less pretentious apparatus which will however be more economical, readily altered in size, easily changed as to content, promptly shifted in position, more quickly cleansed and likely to become more reliably attractive to the prospective purchaser. I have sought as my object to anticipate the abandonment of fountain installation by offering the trade a feasible structure which, notwithstanding its simplicity, would present all the advantages above enumerated and thereby invite commercial favor.

lVith the foregoing and other objects in view the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts as hereinafter more specifically described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention, but it is to be understood that changes, variations and modifications can be resorted to which come within the scope of the claim hereunto appended.

Adverting to. the drawings:

Figure I is an elevation of a display frame embodying my invention and showing one practical application of its use.

Fig. II is a top plan view of Fig. I.

Fig. III is a mainly vertical section on line IIIIII of Fig. II.

Fig. IV is a view like Fig. I of a slightly modified adaptation.

Fig. V is a top plan view of Fig. IV.

The proposition upon which the value of my present invention depends is to store each flavored fluid which it is intended to keep in stock in an individual glass concolor may beobserved and then: to' collect a given number of theco'ntainers in a frame designed to stabilize all and bringthem into an orderly arrangement having the semblance .of a trim-unit. It is desirable to sup-- approved type capable of discharging equal portions each time a handle is given a full upward stroke, and while such a device forms no part of this invention I have chosen to illustrate its use in conjunction therewith.

According to the exemplification shown in Fig. I, the frame comprises an upper band or rectangular loopl and a lower band 2 of the same shape and size both being preferably formed of nickel-plated sheet steel. The bands 1 and 2 are suitably spaced apart and held together at the four corners by angles 3 which as drawn in Figs. I and II are secured on the outside. The. bands 1 and 2 are additionally connected rigidly along the two opposite sides which are of greater length with upright equispaced partition or facing members 4. On the upper band be- Specification of Letters Iatent. I 1, Apr; 15, 1919,

' tainerof moderatesize so that its distinctive tween adjacent pairs of angles and partitions are detachable name plates 5. The frame is quite open below and at the top and should be considered of such a size as to ex: actly accommodate four equisized glass jars 6. It will be seen that all the defining edges of the jars are so covered as to be obscured to view and in this wise the whole furnishes the appearance of being a permanent unitary structure. The harmony in finish is accentuated by the likewise nickel plated pump which includes in its structure a cap 7, siphon tube 8, spout 9 and handle 10.

It is evident that only definite portions of the glass appear to View, enough however to disclose the color and measure of the contents remaining. Any jar is readily replaced by another and if required by its contents a different name plate may be substituted to suit. Obviously any number of jars may be brought together in a given frame for display according to the facilities for handling and supporting the same and the amount of expectable trade.

The modification shows a frame 11 inclosing round jars 12. Inasmuch as room is afforded inside of the corners, the angles 13 may be secured on the inside and because of the space also there available the partitions 14 may likewise be located interiorly. These should be somewhat wider owing to the flaring gap formed between the adjacent pairs of round jars.

I claim A display frame for glass jars or otherwise transparent repositories from which beverages or the like may be drawnwithout separation of the jars from the frame, comprising an angular frame formed of comparatively narrow upper and lower bands, a plurality of comparatively narrow upright members firmly holding said bands in superposed relation. and constituting the sole connecting medium therebetween, said frame being open in all directions, said frame being designed and proportioned uniformly to embrace a plurality of fluid repositories closely brought togethervin a group, said bands being at the top and bottom of said frame and conforming to the aggregate top and bottom edges of said repositories respectively, some of said upright members'being located opposite and of sufficient width to cover the division line between adjacent pairs of such repositories.

, Signed by me, this 28th day of December,

V EDWARD L. SCHUSTER, 7 JR.

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